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Wednesday, 29 May 2013

OLW 142 Happy Birthday To ME!

It's my birthday today. (The clue from yesterday was that it was CASology's 46th challenge). That's how old I am today. Officially closer to 50 than 40. I feel pretty good about it - after all, aging is definitely better than the alternative, right? ;-)

And it's my turn to host One Layer Wednesday. This week's challenge is an inspiration challenge - make a card that you think I would like (in my style or involving my interests). I'll give you some hints, and you can take a look around my blog - you can case one of my cards if you like, but it must have only one layer.

As for design, you know I love cheerful bright colours (especially aquas and rainbows) and clean design with lots of white space. Oh, yeah, and SPARKLE!

My card is a little busier than usual because it's hard to fit 46 candles on a 4.25x 5.5 piece of paper! My card is a simple grid design, (I literally drew a grid on it, so that my candles would be fairly evenly spaced). I coloured the little candles (Kim Hughes before she was Paper Smooches) with copics and added Stickles for shine.

OLW142 RULES

1. Create a one-layer card. That is defined as a single layer of card stock folded in half. No other layers allowed!

2. Create a card that you think I would like - it can be inspired by my interests above or one of my previous cards. It does not have to be a birthday card.

Remember to keep embellishments to a minimum and NO ADDITIONAL LAYERS of cardstock.

3. Post your card online and link it to the InLinkz button to the right. If you link to your blog, please link to the specific post, not your blog’s main page.

4. HAVE FUN! I am looking forward in seeing what you create!

ETA - if you are already tired of CASing my cards for the blog-birthday-party hosted by Darnell today (thank you so much - what a lovely surprise!), please feel free to link up any one layer birthday card!

Happy birthday, Ardyth! It was fun getting to know you a little bit more in this post : ) I love that I don't even have to count the candles, I absolutely know you planned for the right number to be there!!

Happy, Happy Birthday to my fave Muse. I would definitely post a birthday card....I've CASED most of yours......but I can't figure out how to please Splitcoast Stampers size limit since I got new (used) camera and an Apple computer that doesn't do anything like my old computer. When I get it figured out I'll post. Meantime I hope you have fun all week.Hugs a bunch,Bahb

Big Birthday wishes coming your way Ardyth, what a fab idea for your one layer host week :0) eeek that was some awesome planning to get those candles lined up perfectly but then that's what your cracking designs are all about :0)Hope you have a wonderful day!!Jenny x

Ok - other than the 'numbers & mathematics' - your list reminds me yet again why we've been friends for so many years! Actually, the numbers & mathematics figure quite prominently in our relationship if I really think about it ;)My word game friend, I will challenge you to a game of Bananagrams next time you're in town...the topic?...all things Robert Downey Jr. You in?Have a wonderful birthday Ardyth!xoxoMrs. H

I couldn't let the cat out in my earlier comment ;) - so I am back to say HOW FUN for you , how nice of Darryl to do this! So glad I got to join in on the fun! I hope you pop over and check it out - [I was late to the party]

Happy Birthday! Wishing you a wonderful day ... a great celebration. Bravo for getting the exact number of candles on your card. Love getting to know you better and I'll be playing in this fun challenge.

Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday to you, Ardyth!!! I hope you have a wonderful day with family and friends, and that all of your wishes come true! I also wish you a year filled with good health and happiness!!!

As always, I LOVE your card! In fact, even though I don't usually play along with OLW, I'm going to create a card this week...thanks for the encouragement!